Port Vale boss Neil Aspin says midfielder Chris Regis has to improve his attitude if he wants to play for the Valiants.

The midfielder was left out of the squad for today’s 1-1 draw at home to Yeovil…and Aspin didn’t hold back when asked why he wasn’t included.

He said: “Chris Regis wasn’t on the bench because his attitude and everything outside of the football has not been good enough and that is why he wasn’t considered.

Port Vale midfielder Chris Regis

“When he does the necessary things you need to be a professional footballer then I will consider picking him. He needs to earn the respect of the other players and of the staff. In the last few weeks he hasn’t done that.

“I won’t have any player, no matter how good he is, or how good he could be…if they don’t deserve to play then they won’t play.

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“There is no excuse for that. We all have bad games and get decision go against you, there are things in football that you can’t legislate for, but what you can do is make sure you train properly, are professional in your approach and do everything right. So, when it comes to the games, you are considered to play and are in a position where you are ready to play and do your job.